BIG names are set to descend on Salisbury’s City Hall later this year.

The hall, which famously hosted The Beatles and David Bowie in years gone by, has remained closed to the public after it was used as a vaccination centre during the Covid pandemic.

But it now has a bright future, after new operators from MECA Swindon were approved to take on a 25-year lease by Wiltshire Council last week.

The first events to kick off the new-look City Hall are a family and also an over-18’s roller discos on September 12, followed by a talk by David Olusoga on History’s Missing Chapters on September 20 and The Sound of Springsteen on September 21.

The man with an unmistakable laugh, Jimmy Carr, is set for two back-to-back shows on October 4 as he brings his Laughs Funny tour to the city, taking place at 7.30pm and 9.30pm.

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The 7.30pm show is already sold out, so be sure to grab tickets for the 9.30pm show now.

Martin Kemp will be bringing his ultimate 80s DJ set, the Gold Party, to the city on October 31.

Speaking to ITV’s This Morning, Kempt explained why he loves performing his 80s DJ party events.

He said: “It’s amazing! People absolutely lose themselves, singing to every word.

“It’s the most euphoric atmosphere I have ever been in, in my life!”

So, dig out those 80s clothes (or Halloween outfits), grab your dancing shoes and prepare to enjoy a night of pure ‘Gold’.

Comedian Rhod Gilbert will be bringing his latest, sold-out show to the City Hall on November 16.

Rhod Gilbert And The Giant Grapefruit will see him “squeezing every last drop out of life’s latest curveballs… with a little help from an old adversary”.

Keep an eye on the Salisbury City Hall website for more information and future events.